Improve the health of communities by understanding our environment.
Learn about links between the physical environment and human health, public health and sustainable development principles, environment and public health planning, and assessing and managing risks from environmental hazards on the health of people.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Learn about links between the physical environment and human health, public health and sustainable development principles, environment and public health planning, and assessing and managing risks from environmental hazards on the health of people.
In your final year, gain work experience through supervised professional industry placements with local and state government agencies. Choose a career in environmental health, environmental management or risk management.
Career opportunities
Environmental health officer or specialist in local or state government, academia or the corporate sector, environmental management or risk management, overseas health agencies, particularly in the areas of food, water and sanitation for emergency and disaster management.
Membership
Environmental Health Australia; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking work place learning, students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card. Refer to Program requirements and notes.
Program structure
Introductory courses (10)
COR109 Discovering Science
HLT100 Biodiversity and Ecology
HLT140 Science Research Methods
LFS103 Plant Diversity and Ecology
NUR131 Geographic Information Science and Technology
PUB102 Hydrology and Geomorphology
PUB104 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
PUB112 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
SCI102 Weather and Climate
SCI110 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
Advanced courses (9)
ENP211 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
ENS351 Restoration Ecology
LFS261 Population Ecology and Genetics
LFS262 Coastal Geomorphology
LGL301 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
PUB205 Special Field Studies Topic
PUB210 Special Research Project
PUB262 Workplace Learning I
PUB332 English Language and Literacy(24 units)
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced (200/300 coded) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must successfully complete the following course requirements as listed in the Program structure.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory courses, including the core course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 or 300 coded) courses.
Program notes
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority).
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.